Galaxy Mini 2 – Preview

Samsung has decided to update its mid-range phones, from the Galaxy S to its new powerful version Galaxy S Advance, it looks like Samsung is preparing a refresh of its entry-level hardware. A couple of promotional shots for a device dubbed the “Galaxy Mini 2” have leaked out online, showing some modest improvements on the basic hardware of last year’s Galaxy Mini.

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The most significant change is the increasing of the screen’s resolution — from QVGA to HVGA. This was one of our biggest complaints about that device, so we’re hoping the extra pixel density will result in a little less eye strain when using the Mini 2. For what it’s worth, the LCD itself is a little larger, at 3.3 inches compared to 3.2 on the original.

As we said, spec bumps elsewhere are pretty minor — the CPU gets a boost from 600MHz to 800MHz, while internal storage is increased to a total of 3GB. HSDPA speeds remain at 7.2Mbps, though unfortunately there’s no mention of HSUPA support. And on the software side of you’ve got Android 2.3 Gingerbread, likely backed up by Samsung’s TouchWiz UX.

Though the gap between super-high-end and entry-level phones is growing wider, the updated specs on the Galaxy Mini 2 should make it a a reasonable device for those on a budget. According to today’s leak, the Galaxy Mini 2 will start shipping internationally later this month.